This is the Riskiest Place in Delaware to Have a Baby
If you’re looking to have a baby in Delaware, note that it’s actually pretty risky. That’s according to the latest March of Dimes report card, which gives the state a grade of D for infant mortality. As bad as that sounds, it’s better than some states across America, when it comes to that ranking. I’m surprised by the failing grades for states across the U.S. There are certain Delaware cities that are actually the riskiest to have a baby, too.
Delaware and Babies
The March of Dimes Report Card highlights key indicators that describe the state of maternal and infant health in America. “We continue to provide updated rates and grades for preterm birth and data on infant mortality and maternal health,” they state in the report. “New this year is the inclusion of maternal mortality, leading causes of infant death, and data describing selected risk factors for preterm birth.”
So, let’s get into the numbers. According to the report, the preterm birth rate in Delaware was 10.8% in 2022, lower than the rate in 2021. That’s good news. But, that’s where the positive news ends. Looking at their graph, preterm birth rates have been increasing for the majority of the past decade. That’s not a trend we want to see. But, it’s promising that the rate did decline between 2021 and 2022. However, the report states that, ” Birthing people in Delaware have a high vulnerability to poor outcomes and are most vulnerable due to reproductive health care access.” They add that, “The infant mortality rate among babies born to Black birthing people is 2.1x the state rate.”
Now, let’s get into the Riskiest Place in Delaware to have a baby. Topping the list, according to the March of Dimes, is actually New Castle County. It has a preterm birth rate of 11.7% and grade of F. As for the other counties, Kent County has a D and Sussex County has improved with a B. Read more about Delaware, here.
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